purl

Persistent Uniform Resource Locator. A PURL is an URL with the persistence properties of an URN. PURLs were conceived by the OCLC as a transitional step toward the eventual standardization and use of URNs on the Web.

Malt liquor, medicated or spiced; formerly, ale or beer in which wormwood or other bitter herbs had been infused, and which was regarded as tonic; at present, hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices.